Cat Cave Using Mini-blind Slats
Unless theyre the old metal type mini-blind slats I dont think it would hold up very well.
Thanksgiving on a Tight Budget
For slightly more than the oncor turkey you could buy a turkey breast. Its large enough that you would have leftovers, and it is lower in sodium than the frozen gravy with a few slices of turkey in it. Better value for your money. Learn to make gravy from scratch...
Thanksgiving on a Tight Budget
Notice, the box even says gravy and sliced turkey, meaning you are buying gravy with a little turkey in it.
Wash Dishes With A Loofah
I would like to add that loofahs are gourds that can be grown in your garden. I know somebody out there has to have a garden, and could get a supply to last a long time for nothing more than the cost of seeds.
Encouraging Teens to Cook for Themselves?
I would suggest that you have a family meeting. Tell them that you will plan suppers for the week, that you will cook 3 nights, each of them will do 2 nights. They can find recipes and videos on YouTube that show how to cook almost anything you can imagine...
Something Is Eating My Pepper Plants?
(Describe Your Image Here)The tomato worm aka Hornworm is circled in red. They're actually moth larva, not an actual worm.
Getting Guinea Pig Used to People?
Be gentle and hold with one hand on underside, behind the front legs, and one hand under the back legs and rump. If you leave their feet to dangle, they think you are going to drop them. That causes them to wiggle, squirm, and fight, and you very well could...
Make Reusable Absorbent Towels
If you cant sew, or dont have time you can buy these on eBay and Etsy. Theyre kind of expensive, but should last for years. I just bought a 2 roll package of paper towels for $2.50 at Aldi. These are next on my list of purchases. I already use family cloth...
Don't Leave Clothes Outside Overnight
I have left clothes out overnight here in Ohio and Memphis Tennessee as well. I havent experienced this smell at all.
Reviews of Walmart's Straight Talk Cell Phone Plan?
I have been using Straight Talk since February of 2010. Im glad I switched. But there are a few things I dont like. I hate the customer support, theyre Indians you speak to and hard to understand sometimes. If you dont add a new card on time and you call and...
Reviews of Walmart's Straight Talk Cell Phone Plan?
I found out how to avoid having them change your phone number though, if you dont add a card every 30 days like youre supposed to. Just call from another phone and add the card that way. Also DO NOT give them your email address. They will email you about a...
Car Air Freshener for Litter Garbage Can
Try Mimi litter available for about $4.73 at Walmart for 4 lbs. It sounds impossible but you can get away with 1 bag per cat per month. That would be roughly $30 a month for 6 cats, assuming you have 3 llitter pans youd change them after 2 weeks. No more soiled...
Recycle Comforter as an Insulating Curtain
Thats such a simple idea, yet its genius! I would have never thought of it on my own. Thanks for posting!
Build Your Own Emergency Medical Kit
Great idea, thanks for sharing! I will now start to collect items to beef up my own first aid kit.
Stretching Liquid Hand Soap
Dollar Tree has 32 fluid ounce liquid hand soap refills for $1 for a bottle that is big enough to refill probably 3-4 hand soap pumps. Easy way to save money.
Making Shampoo Last By Washing Twice
You do not want your hair to be squeaky clean. The second lathering has completely stripped all the oils from your hair. Wet hair, put the quarter size shampoo on the roots and wash scalp thoroughly. Rinse and condition. You're done. Do not second lather, I...
Using Every Bit of Laundry Detergent
I like to make my own powder detergent. 3 large bars, or 6 small bars Zote laundry bar soap grated finely (available at Walmart) one box super washing soda, one box borax. Mix grated soap with two boxes powder. I keep mine in a plastic ice cream bucket with...
Donate Your Crafting Supplies in Your Will
I'm surprised you didn't mention locker hooking rugs! But it is good to know your supplies will be used instead of going to a landfill.
Reuse Tulle as a Scrubber
If you have a Family Dollar or Dollar General near you they sell bags of sponges that might be cut wrong, or an odd shape for $1.50. Often there are several in the bag. That is what I always buy. Some have scribber sides, some do not.
Use Pillowcases for Dirty Clothes When Traveling
That' is what laundromats are for. Many hotels have coin operated washers and dryers. Wash it before you go home.
Use Joy for Fleas
Pert Plus shampoo also kills fleas, but is much more gentle. I use the pert plus dandruff formula on my dogs, and it works as well as dawn dish soap, but is much more gentle to their skin.
Clothes Smell Sour?
Borax is not 'kind of pricey' it's under $5 at Walmart, dollar General, and family dollar. A box lasts a while. I use it for making homemade detergent not removing smells. I would suggest 3 things, if possible. 1. Go to a different laundromat. 2. Add a cup...
Homemade Detangler For Dogs?
Dawn dish detergent is often used to kill fleas on dogs. If I find my dogs picked up fleas I use pert Plus shampoo, also kills fleas, but much gentler on dogs.
Dollar Stores Don't Always Have The Best Deal
My local dollar general store has boxes of 18 count tampons in a yellow box for $1. I initially bought one to just try, they arent the best Ive used, but they do the job well for the price. Inside each box is a coupon for $1 off of your next box. The only drawback...
Review of Dollar Tree Inkjet Refills?
I also wanted to comment that dollar tree dot com has reviews of things on their website. Sadly enough though I couldnt find the ink refills on it though. One of my favorite things to get from there is the Magic Eraser type sponges. $1 for 2! Not $2 or $3 for...
Make Sure Ebay is Actually Making You Money
Ive been on Ebay for 12 years now. Ive been a buyer more than a seller. I have a niece with a mitochondrial metabolic disorder/ feeding tube. When her Gastrointerologist changed the medical food she was on my sister had an abundance of what she was on before...
Make Sure Ebay is Actually Making You Money
Patg, if your brother paid with PayPal (most ebay items are paid for through paypal) he may be able to get some help through them. They offer buyer protection. I do not know the specifics of this buyer protection, but it might be worth his time to contact them...
Make Sure Ebay is Actually Making You Money
For the person that asked, Craiglist can be found at www.craiglist.org. I have found more than a few fake people on there. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Use caution if you buy something from craiglist, maybe meet in a public place. Not too...
Window Treatment Ideas For French Doors?
I have French doors on the side entry to my rural home. No nearby neighbors but wanted some privacy. I first applied contact paper to the glass, and then made curtains from an old shower curtain I had. I cut it in half and then sewed the raw edges. I folded...
Softening Stiff Blue Jeans?
I would try vinegar in the rinse water, and tennis balls, or dryer balls in the dryer.
Easy Beef Stroganoff
With 3 cans of soup, plus the onion soup mix this recipe would be extremely high in sodium. I would suggest low sodium canned soups, to cut down on all the salt.
Twelve Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Books
I would like to add that many communities have small free library cabinets. I live in a very small town, and we have one! Its a good way to pass on books youve read and dont wish to hang onto. There is a website that has a listing, little free library for org...
Daughter-In-Law Won't Accept Used Items?
Just don't get her anything at all. If what you can give isn't good enough, don't give anything at all.
Using Boric Acid or Borax for Pest Control and Cleaning?
Plain old salt can get rid of fleas. Sprinkle all over carpet. Leave for a day or two. Vacuum.
Home Made "Spray n' Wash"
I use fels naptha, or zote soap. They are laundry soap bars. Theres also a brand called Vela, but it doesnt work as well. Simply wet stain with water, rub on soap bar, grab garment on each side of stain, and rub vigorously between your hands. That breaks up...
Measuring for Polar Fleece Blankets
Even that is hard! Just apply masking tape around edge with one edge of the tape where you want the length of the fringes to be. Mark width of fringes with pen or marker, then after its all cut just peel of the tape and tie the fringes! For marking fringes...
Getting Rotten Meat Smell out of the Car?
Enzyme pet stain spray. Just buy tge large refill and put it in your own spray bottle. Its about $13 at walmart, but I would bet that this would work better than anything else. Just thoroughly saturate the carpet. You can always spray it more than once. Maybe...
Make Your Own Handsoap
If your soap is too watery, just grate up another half bar or whole bar of soap. Re-microwave it, and let it cool. Even if you use 2 bars of soap, you are still saving money. 2 bars of soap cost less than $1. An 8 oz bottle of liquid soap costs around $1. So...
Make Your Own Flour Tortillas
Corn Tortillas 1 3/4 cups masa harina 1 1/8 cups water Directions 1. In a medium bowl, mix together masa harina and hot water until thoroughly combined. Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead until pliable and smooth. If dough is too sticky, add more masa...
Buying a Boot Dryer?
They can be purchased at Farm and Garden type stores, such as Tractor Supply Company, or Rural King Ohio. Im sure the stores in other states vary slightly, but they arent difficult to find. Even drugstores here have them around Christmastime here in Ohio. My...
